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This month we welcome Andy Robertson to the hub and Susan Hayes to our
Creative Industry Adviser team and wish Starter for 6 Main programme
participants the best of luck with their pitches.
NEW! Adviser for Dance – Susan Hayes
Susan brings to our creative industry pool advice on: building a
career as a dancer or choreographer, venue relations, dance education,
audience development and support with business management specific to
dance. Susan has worked internationally as a dancer, choreographer and
producer. She promoted emerging Scottish artists for several years,
showcasing them in The Stamping Ground, as well as setting up a
company of 400 traditional Scottish dancers – The Tattoo Dance
Company – specifically for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Susan has
worked within arts management for many years for dance, music and
theatre companies. She is currently setting up her own venture to
support artists and to manage commercial events/activities.
Our Creative Industry Advice sessions are subject to referral as
availability is limited. Call the Enquiry Line on 0844 544 9990 (local
rate) to discuss your requirements or email
info@culturalenterpriseoffice.co.uk.
NEW! Welcome to Andy Robertson – Operations Assistant
We are very pleased to welcome Andy Robertson in his new role as
Operations Assistant within the hub team. Since graduating from The
Glasgow School of Art with an honours degree in woven textiles in
2008, Andy has taken design work to Milan and has worked with
London/Berlin based lighting designer Stuart Haygarth. Andy also works
as Creative Assistant at Glasgow based fashion label ten30.
Vacancy – Part Time Marketing Assistant
We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative individual with an
interest and working experience of marketing and the creative
industries to join our team. The successful candidate will provide
support in the delivery of all aspects of the marketing mix and new
media developments. The closing date for applications is Thursday 28
July 2011 with interviews taking place week commencing Monday 15
August.
Thank you to John Heffernan
We would like to thank John Heffernan, our Operations Assistant, for
all his hard work and welcoming banter over the past year. We wish
John all the best for his work placement at the Venice Biennale and
future endeavours.
Our Information team provide comprehensive tools and resources to
assist you in starting or developing your business. This month from
our property section we look at the different ways to locate your
business, depending on your practical needs and sector. The following
resources highlight the steps required for obtaining and managing
premises.
Property Planning Guide
This guide clarifies certain issues you will come across when you are
looking to find, rent or buy premises to house your creative business.
Property Planning Worksheet
This worksheet helps you clarify what stage you are at with your
planning; whether you are looking to find, rent, buy or manage new or
existing property to house your business.
Where can I search for premises for my business / practice?
Enquiry Service: Do you have a question we can help you with?
If you have a question or would like to discuss a topic in more depth
call the Enquiry Line on 0844 544 9990 (local rate) to speak with our
Enquiries Officer or email enquiries@culturalenterpriseoffice.co.uk.
Please note we are open until 20:00 every Wednesday.
For details of upcoming Creative Industry and Business Events visit
our External Events section. Here is a selection:
Edinburgh - The Fringe Fair at Fringe Central
Thursday 18 August 2011, 16:00-19:00 and Friday 19 August 2011, 10:00-
13:00
Dundee - Creative Scotland: Roadshow & Investment Surgery
Wednesday 27 July 2011 09:30-13:30
Top Tip – Don’t Forget About Insurance
This month our Enquiries Officer, Janine Matheson, offers her top tip
on looking for a studio or creative workspace:
‘When you are looking to rent a studio for your practice or creative
business, insurance tends to be the last thing on your mind. It is
always useful to consider what type of insurance(s) you may need.
Firstly remember to ask the person you are renting the premises from
what insurance they provide within your agreement. A few questions to
ask yourself: will you be providing workshops in the space... (Public
Liability Insurance), will you be keeping equipment or works in the
space... (Contents Insurance), do you need more specialist insurance
for any activities? There are a few places you can explore for further
guidance such as your industry body, Business Gateway and the British
Insurance Brokers’ Association.’
Our free, specialist advice service offers businesses and
practitioners working within the creative industries the opportunity
to discuss and develop their ideas with an Adviser in a one-to-one
session.
Finance Advice Sessions: Fraser Campbell – Wednesday 20 July 2011
Advice Drop-in: Business Gateway (Glasgow) – Wednesday 27 July 2011
HMRC Advice Sessions – Friday 5 August 2011
Aberdeen & Grampian Advice Sessions – 20 July & 25 August 2011
Advice Sessions by Skype
As part of our ongoing service delivery, we offer Advice sessions with
any member of our Adviser team using Skype. Free to set up on your
computer or mobile phone, Skype allows you to share files and links
with the Adviser just like you would in person. So don’t let
geography get in the way of the advice you need, call the Enquiry Line
to find out more.
Like you we will be enjoying the summer and possibly a holiday so our
events programme will be quieter than usual during July and August,
leading into what promises to be a busy autumn. Keep an eye on the
Events section of our website.
Workshops
Glasgow – Starting Out
Thursday 1 September 2011, 13:00-17:00
Glasgow – Creating Contacts
Thursday 15 September 2011, 10:30-16:30
The Starter for 6 Main Programme (five months) and Starter for 6 Fast
Track (five weeks) run once a year and offer four enterprise training
sessions, peer mentoring, telephone coaching support and the
opportunity to pitch for up to £10,000 of investment.
Fast Track Deadline Fast Approaching!
With just over two weeks until the application deadline for the 2011
Fast Track Programme, view the list of participants from last year for
inspiration. Applications close at midnight on Friday 29 July 2011.
NEW! Starter for 6 Case Studies
Watch Kirsteen Stewart, Kirsteen Stewart Designs and Andrew Partridge,
Scotland Loves Animation describe their journey through the Starter
for 6 Programme in our two new case studies.
Best wishes
Cultural Enterprise Office Team
Cultural Enterprise Office,
50 Bell Street,
Glasgow,
G1 1LQ
Enquiry Line: 0844 544 9990 (local rate)
info@culturalenterpriseoffice.co.uk
www.culturalenterpriseoffice.co.uk
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